brinzolamide 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension
brinzolamide
RxCUI: 308805
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for brinzolamide 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, brinzolamide 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension (RxNorm concept RXCUI 308805, generic name brinzolamide) appears on 222 distinct formulary files spanning 3,562 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 70.3% of enrollable Part D products, mid-range placement; shopping across contracts changes access. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.8.
Real-world access to brinzolamide 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 27.5% require step therapy. 1.8% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 43,939 Part D beneficiaries filled brinzolamide 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $52,752,444 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $1,200.58. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry brinzolamide 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 222
- Plans covering
- 3,562
- Coverage rate
- 70.3%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 3, Preferred Brand
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 0% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 27.5% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 1.8% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 43,939
- Total spending
- $52,752,444
- Avg per beneficiary
- $1,200.58
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering brinzolamide 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension
100 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | WELLPOINT WEST VIRGINIA , INC. | T1 | No | $0 | WV |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage 3 (HMO-POS) | HealthKeepers, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | VA |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage 3 (HMO-POS) | HealthKeepers, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | VA |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage 3 (HMO-POS) | HealthKeepers, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | VA |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | WELLPOINT TENNESSEE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | TN |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | WELLPOINT TENNESSEE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | TN |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | WELLPOINT TENNESSEE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | TN |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | WELLPOINT TENNESSEE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | TN |
| Florida Complete Care-Duals VIP (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HPMP OF FLORIDA, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | MERCY CARE | T1 | No | $0 | AZ |
| Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | MERCY CARE | T1 | No | $0 | AZ |
| Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | MERCY CARE | T1 | No | $0 | AZ |
| Elderplan Plus Long-Term Care (HMO-POS D-SNP) | ELDERPLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Health Choice Pathway (HMO D-SNP) | HEALTH CHOICE ARIZONA, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | AZ |
| Healthfirst CompleteCare (HMO D-SNP) | HEALTHFIRST HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| IMCare Classic (HMO D-SNP) | ITASCA MEDICAL CARE | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| Johns Hopkins Advantage MD D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) | HOPKINS HEALTH ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | MD |
| MetroPlus UltraCare (HMO D-SNP) | METROPLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Senior Whole Health SCO (HMO D-SNP) | SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH, LLC | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Senior Whole Health SCO NHC (HMO D-SNP) | SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH, LLC | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Molina One Care (HMO D-SNP) | SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH, LLC | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| CareAdvantage (HMO D-SNP) | SAN MATEO HEALTH COMMISSION | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Ventura County Medi-Cal Managed Care Commission | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Health Care Service Corporation | T1 | No | $0 | NM |
| Blue Cross MA Dual Care Plus Preferred (PPO D-SNP) | Health Care Service Corporation | T1 | No | $0 | NM |
| SecureBlue (HMO D-SNP) | HMO Minnesota | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| NaviCare (HMO D-SNP) | FALLON COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) | HAMASPIK, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| SeniorCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) | SOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLIANCE | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| AbilityCare (HMO D-SNP) | SOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLIANCE | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| Alameda Alliance Wellness (HMO D-SNP) | ALAMEDA ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| PHP (HMO C-SNP) | AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| CCA One Care (HMO D-SNP) | COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| CCA Senior Care Options (HMO D-SNP) | COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Elevate Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) | DENVER HEALTH MEDICAL PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | CO |
| AllCare Advantage Redwood Rx (HMO D-SNP) | ALLCARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | OR |
| PrimeWest Senior Health Complete (HMO D-SNP) | PRIMEWEST RURAL MN HEALTH CARE ACCESS INITIATIVE | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| Prime Health Complete (HMO D-SNP) | PRIMEWEST RURAL MN HEALTH CARE ACCESS INITIATIVE | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| DualConnect (HMO D-SNP) | SANTA CLARA COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) | VNS CHOICE | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Alterwood Advantage Dual Secure (HMO D-SNP) | ALTERWOOD ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | MD |
| Nascentia Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Abilis Health Community (HMO I-SNP) | SIGNATURE ADVANTAGE, LLC | T1 | No | $0 | KY, TN |
| Arkansas Integrated Providers (AIP) Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | ARKANSAS SUPERIOR SELECT, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | AR |
| Platino Blindao (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | PR |
| Platino Enlace (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | PR |
| PLATINO ADVANCE (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | PR |
| PLATINO PLUS (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | PR |
| CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) | ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Mass General Brigham SCO (HMO D-SNP) | MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HEALTH PLAN, INC | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is brinzolamide 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, brinzolamide 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension is covered by 3,562 Medicare Part D plans (70.3% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is brinzolamide 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension on Medicare Part D plans?
brinzolamide 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension averages Tier 2.8 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does brinzolamide 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for brinzolamide 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension. Step therapy: 27.5%. Quantity limits: 1.8%.
How much does Medicare spend on brinzolamide 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on brinzolamide 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension was $52,752,444, covering 43,939 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $1,200.58.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.